MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f sill corrosion damage repaired and covered in mastick
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed. 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f sill corrosion damage repaired and covered in mastick
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From carb area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Back seats flat at time of test
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit may require to attention (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
UN able to check the front brake have wheel cap
n/s/f sill panel has slightly corroded,may require to attention
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box have slightly leaking front and rear,may require to attention,end box has slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit may require to attention (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
UN able to check the front brake have wheel cap
n/s/f sill panel has slightly corroded,may require to attention
front pads getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front pads getting low
n/s/f outer sill corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
suspension very low
air leak at manifold vac pipe
front inner pads getting low
radiator in poor codition
suspension low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air leak at manifold vac pipe
front inner pads getting low
radiator in poor codition
suspension low
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and perished
rear crossmember corroded and holed
slight blow from centre exhaust
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
front pads getting low
o/s suspension slightly low
o/s/r tyre on limit
radiator in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s suspension slightly low
radiator in poor condition
front pads getting low
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K505 MBK is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K505 MBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K505 MBK is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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